Cartagena, Colombia - Cartagena walled city clock tower

Cartagena, Colombia

Walled Caribbean old town, breeziest and driest December to March

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Best time to go
December through March
Budget
Mid-range
Good for
City, Culture
Don't miss
Cartagena walled city clock tower

Why it made the lists

Colombia's Caribbean jewel offers a colorful, walled colonial old town, vibrant culture and beaches, cementing its status as one of South America's most romantic cities.
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